This picture was taken on the Dragon a few years back when I was last able to attend. I rode it earlier in the morning in the rain also. The weather was so bad that I was the only bike on either side of the road for the entire 11 miles to the dam, and I only saw one bike on the return trip. I guess I wasn't surprised to hear Magoo showed up later in the day.

This is about the cleanest you'll ever see this bike. Its always dirty from... usage. I agree Michael, Magoo is a true rider and gentleman.

Congratulations Mike, an honor well deserved.

Edit: Just to add, I was at the dragon the day this picture was taken and that was no little sprinkle. The only bikes that came out of the dragon during the ran was Magoo and his gang. All of the other sissies (me included) were holed up in the Deal's Gap restaurant.

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Great one... The VFR800F.. Sort of last of the "Cam Gear Drive" interceptor's. Great picture, esp. in the wets..

I met Mike at SGT2010. I think he was on a Blackbird then, but not sure 'bout that. I do remember, allthough it was just a short week, the great time we all had. To me the SGT event still brings back nice memories, and still wish to attend one again in the future..

Congrats Mike !! A well deserved spot.

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Those that walk along with the great herd, regularly walks through the crap left behind by others..

I know many a member who have long since moved on from their old V4's and it reminds me of something Michael wrote. It's about the rider. Or, in other words, it's about people. The bikes don't matter a bit compared to the people. The friendships. Relationships. Making memories. Adventure.

I am truly unmechanical. I have very little to offer this collective other than a good riding buddy, friend, a beer or two, a good laugh and maybe a little bad advice. I've taken more from the board than I know how to give back and understand what a priviledge it is to be part of this thing.

So thank you, Michael, for this recognition that I'm doing something right. And for the kind (and exaggerated) words about my riding prowess. And thank the rest of you for your kindness to me. Your advice and especially...your friendship.

Congratulations on your selection, and well said with respect to the character of the members who make up this forum (board). I haven't yet met any members in person, but have always felt welcome, despite a near total lack of mechanical knowledge and experience. Each and every time that I've been stumped after attempting to address whatever the issue was by searching the site's extensive cumulative database, I have been able to readily resolve the issue by either posting it, or by texting one of the sites' many v4 gurus. This site may not have the breadth of the other main v4 forum, but it's depth is magnatudes :-) greater!! Congrats again bro!!!

This is about the cleanest you'll ever see this bike. Its always dirty from... usage. I agree Michael, Magoo is a true rider and gentleman.

That's how Magoo washes his bike.

Magoo is an arsho........er, great guy. At this very SGT he won the 1st across the bridge contest by one heckuva comeback. He got the jump on the rest of us by passing a septic tank truck on 215. I figured it was over and he would be half through a beer and smoke by the time we could make it back to camp. To my surprise, I see him a few miles down getting gas at the last store before camp! Dang! I got the lead! With a toot of my horn and a big grin, all I had to do was block Clay and I would finally be 1st across the bridge. I wicked it up to the speed limit and put some distance and a couple cars between me and the rest of the guys and I was home free. About 2 miles from camp, out of nowhere a red flash goes by me on the right and it's Magoo!! He somehow passed 5 bikes and 2 cars to snatch my well deserved victory out from under me!

Congratulations Magoo on this prestigious award. I think keeping Hunter in your rear view might prove to be problematic this years F.A.B.. Attending a SGT is on my bucket list. I hope to fill that order in the next few years, as there's not much in the bucket anymore. Give Heidi my best and keep your front wheel grounded.